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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.38, 529.98 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.38, 529.98 and 179.86 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.38 : 529.98 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.38/529.98 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.38x = 529.98 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.38x = 95,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,322.20/353.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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