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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 522.42 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 522.42 and 176.76 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 522.42 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/522.42 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 522.42 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 92,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,342.96/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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