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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 529.78 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 529.78 and 179.82 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 529.78 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/529.78 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 529.78 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 95,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,264.67/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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