Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531 and 178.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531 and 178.23 is: 267.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354.12 : 531 = 178.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354.12/531 = 178.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354.12x = 531 × 178.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354.12x = 94,640.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,640.13/354.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.25
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