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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 531.18 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 531.18 and 180.70 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 531.18 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/531.18 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 531.18 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 95,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,984.23/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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