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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.19, 527.91 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.19, 527.91 and 178.98 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.19 : 527.91 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.19/527.91 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.19x = 527.91 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.19x = 94,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,484.66/352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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