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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 528.25 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 528.25 and 178.74 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 528.25 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/528.25 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 528.25 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 94,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,419.41/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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