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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 520.62 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 520.62 and 173.78 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 520.62 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/520.62 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 520.62 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 90,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,470.74/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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