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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 528.10 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 528.10 and 179.11 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 528.10 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/528.10 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 528.10 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 94,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,584.45/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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