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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.44 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.44 and 180.86 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.44 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.44 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.44 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 96,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,118.28/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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