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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.99, 526.31 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.99, 526.31 and 177.72 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.99 : 526.31 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.99/526.31 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.99x = 526.31 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.99x = 93,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,535.81/350.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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