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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 526.24 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 526.24 and 177.28 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 526.24 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/526.24 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 526.24 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 93,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,291.83/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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