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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.66 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.66 and 177.09 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.66 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.66 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.66 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 93,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,089.13/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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