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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 525.32 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 525.32 and 176.83 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 525.32 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/525.32 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 525.32 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 92,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,892.34/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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