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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.84, 530.80 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.84, 530.80 and 180.45 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.84 : 530.80 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.84/530.80 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.84x = 530.80 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.84x = 95,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,782.86/353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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