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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.07, 520.67 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.07, 520.67 and 173.75 is: 260.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.07 : 520.67 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.07/520.67 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.07x = 520.67 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.07x = 90,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,462.94/347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.65

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