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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.81 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.81 and 179.09 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.81 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.81 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.81 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 94,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704.58/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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