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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 530.33 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 530.33 and 180.45 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 530.33 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/530.33 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 530.33 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 95,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,697.15/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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