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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 526.31 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 526.31 and 177.42 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 526.31 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/526.31 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 526.31 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 93,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377.03/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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