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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.77 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.77 and 177.63 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.77 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.77 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.77 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 93,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,570.16/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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