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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 528.17 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 528.17 and 178.87 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 528.17 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/528.17 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 528.17 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 94,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,473.77/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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