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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 524.84 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 524.84 and 176.48 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 524.84 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/524.84 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 524.84 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 92,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.14/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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