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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.82, 525.86 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.82, 525.86 and 177.60 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.82 : 525.86 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.82/525.86 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.82x = 525.86 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.82x = 93,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,392.74/350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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