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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.87, 521.56 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.87, 521.56 and 176.75 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.87 : 521.56 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.87/521.56 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.87x = 521.56 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.87x = 92,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,185.73/347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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