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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 525.22 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 525.22 and 177.19 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 525.22 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/525.22 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 525.22 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 93,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061.98/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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