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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 529.99 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 529.99 and 180.09 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 529.99 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/529.99 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 529.99 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 95,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,446.46/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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