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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 526.80 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 526.80 and 177.78 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 526.80 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/526.80 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 526.80 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 93,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,651.87/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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