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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 530.84 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 530.84 and 180.84 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 530.84 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/530.84 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 530.84 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 95,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,996.20/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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