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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.88, 530.52 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.88, 530.52 and 180.42 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 530.52 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/530.52 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 530.52 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 95,716.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,716.42/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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