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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.75, 526.31 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.75, 526.31 and 179.75 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 526.31 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/526.31 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 526.31 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 94,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604.22/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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