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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 528.47 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 528.47 and 179.32 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 528.47 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/528.47 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 528.47 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 94,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,762.70/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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