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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.71 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.71 and 180.28 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.71 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.71 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.71 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 96,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,397.52/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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