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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 527.61 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 527.61 and 178.32 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 527.61 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/527.61 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 527.61 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 94,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081.56/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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