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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 525.10 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 525.10 and 176.78 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 525.10 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/525.10 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 525.10 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 92,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,827.18/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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