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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.90 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.90 and 178.56 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.90 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.90 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.90 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 94,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,261.82/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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