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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 521.63 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 521.63 and 174.39 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 521.63 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/521.63 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 521.63 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 90,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,966.18/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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