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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 522.03 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 522.03 and 174.56 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 522.03 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/522.03 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 522.03 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 91,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,122.62/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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