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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.25, 525.56 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.25, 525.56 and 179.25 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.25 : 525.56 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.25/525.56 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.25x = 525.56 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.25x = 94,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,206.63/350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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