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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 525.96 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 525.96 and 177.23 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 525.96 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/525.96 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 525.96 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 93,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,213.26/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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