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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.25, 521.10 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.25, 521.10 and 176.25 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 521.10 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/521.10 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 521.10 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 91,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,843.88/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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