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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.04, 523.68 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.04, 523.68 and 178 is: 267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.04 : 523.68 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.04/523.68 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.04x = 523.68 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.04x = 93,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,215.04/349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.06

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