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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.52, 528.66 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.52, 528.66 and 179.12 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.52 : 528.66 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.52/528.66 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.52x = 528.66 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.52x = 94,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,693.58/352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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