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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 520.82 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 520.82 and 174.11 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 520.82 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/520.82 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 520.82 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 90,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,676.50/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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