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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 527.31 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 527.31 and 178.09 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 527.31 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/527.31 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 527.31 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 93,907.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,907.32/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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