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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.25, 525.13 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.25, 525.13 and 179.13 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.25 : 525.13 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.25/525.13 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.25x = 525.13 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.25x = 94,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,066.54/350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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