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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 530.19 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 530.19 and 180.17 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 530.19 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/530.19 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 530.19 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 95,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,521.68/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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