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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 526.80 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 526.80 and 178.18 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 526.80 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/526.80 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 526.80 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 93,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,865.22/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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