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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 526.26 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 526.26 and 177.72 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 526.26 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/526.26 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 526.26 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 93,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,526.93/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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