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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 520.06 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 520.06 and 175.75 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 520.06 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/520.06 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 520.06 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 91,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,400.55/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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