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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.99, 529.55 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.99, 529.55 and 177.31 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.99 : 529.55 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.99/529.55 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.99x = 529.55 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.99x = 93,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.86/352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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