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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 525.57 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 525.57 and 176.95 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 525.57 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/525.57 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 525.57 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 93,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002.24/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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