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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 527.71 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 527.71 and 178.43 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 527.71 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/527.71 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 527.71 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 94,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,159.30/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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