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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 526.14 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 526.14 and 177.30 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 526.14 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/526.14 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 526.14 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 93,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,284.62/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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