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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 530.97 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 530.97 and 180.89 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 530.97 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/530.97 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 530.97 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 96,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,044.51/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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