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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.83 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.83 and 180.46 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.83 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.83 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.83 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 95,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,791.99/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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