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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.90, 526 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.90, 526 and 177.05 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.90 : 526 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.90/526 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.90x = 526 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.90x = 93,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,128.30/350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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