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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 520.78 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 520.78 and 174.22 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 520.78 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/520.78 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 520.78 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 90,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,730.29/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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