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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.87 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.87 and 173.88 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.87 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.87 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.87 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 90,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,568.88/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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