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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 527.24 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 527.24 and 178.20 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 527.24 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/527.24 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 527.24 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 93,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,954.61/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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