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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 526.23 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 526.23 and 177.47 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 526.23 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/526.23 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 526.23 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 93,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,387.41/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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