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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 526.40 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 526.40 and 177.56 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 526.40 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/526.40 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 526.40 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 93,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,466.70/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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