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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 526.23 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 526.23 and 177.27 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 526.23 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/526.23 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 526.23 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 93,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.79/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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