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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 525.96 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 525.96 and 177.26 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 525.96 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/525.96 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 525.96 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 93,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,231.67/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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