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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 525.90 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 525.90 and 177.30 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 525.90 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/525.90 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 525.90 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 93,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,242.07/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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