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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 525.43 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 525.43 and 176.83 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 525.43 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/525.43 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 525.43 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 92,911.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,911.79/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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