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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 521.10 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 521.10 and 174.06 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 521.10 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/521.10 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 521.10 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 90,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,702.67/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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