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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 528.84 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 528.84 and 179.15 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 528.84 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/528.84 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 528.84 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 94,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,743.01/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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