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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 525.26 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 525.26 and 174.56 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 525.26 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/525.26 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 525.26 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 91,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,685.89/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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