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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.81, 525.98 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.81, 525.98 and 177.21 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 525.98 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/525.98 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 525.98 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 93,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,208.03/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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