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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 528.05 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 528.05 and 178.60 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 528.05 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/528.05 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 528.05 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 94,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,309.73/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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