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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.05, 525.14 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.05, 525.14 and 176.81 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.05 : 525.14 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.05/525.14 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.05x = 525.14 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.05x = 92,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,850.00/350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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