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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 525.92 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 525.92 and 177.18 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 525.92 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/525.92 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 525.92 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 93,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,182.51/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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