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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.10 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.10 and 180.64 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.10 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.10 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.10 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 95,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,938.79/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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