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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 520.61 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 520.61 and 173.97 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 520.61 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/520.61 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 520.61 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 90,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,570.52/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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