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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 525.31 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 525.31 and 176.79 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 525.31 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/525.31 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 525.31 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 92,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,871.08/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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