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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 531.09 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 531.09 and 180.66 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 531.09 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/531.09 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 531.09 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 95,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,946.72/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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