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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 525.99 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 525.99 and 177.49 is: 266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 525.99 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/525.99 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 525.99 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 93,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,359.29/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.26

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