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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 524.66 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 524.66 and 176.19 is: 264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 524.66 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/524.66 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 524.66 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 92,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,437.22/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.17

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