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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.61 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.61 and 173.72 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.61 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.61 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.61 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 90,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,440.80/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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