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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.88 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.88 and 174.12 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.88 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.88 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.88 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 90,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,695.63/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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