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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 527.88 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 527.88 and 178.62 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 527.88 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/527.88 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 527.88 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 94,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,289.93/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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