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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 531.28 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 531.28 and 180.82 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 531.28 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/531.28 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 531.28 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 96,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,066.05/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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