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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 525.53 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 525.53 and 177.08 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 525.53 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/525.53 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 525.53 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 93,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,058.67/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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