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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.79 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.79 and 177.84 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.79 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.79 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.79 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 93,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,684.33/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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