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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 528.60 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 528.60 and 178.98 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 528.60 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/528.60 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 528.60 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 94,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,608.83/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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