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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.06 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.06 and 178.65 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.06 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.06 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.06 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 94,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,337.92/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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