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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.67 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.67 and 179.16 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.67 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.67 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.67 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 94,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716.52/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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