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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.73 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.73 and 178.53 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.73 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.73 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.73 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 94,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.64/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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