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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 527.99 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 527.99 and 178.71 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 527.99 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/527.99 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 527.99 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 94,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354.22/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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