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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 529.74 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 529.74 and 179.83 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 529.74 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/529.74 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 529.74 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 95,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,263.14/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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