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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 527.54 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 527.54 and 178.34 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 527.54 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/527.54 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 527.54 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 94,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081.48/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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