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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 525.81 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 525.81 and 177.15 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 525.81 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/525.81 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 525.81 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 93,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,148.88/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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