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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 521.82 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 521.82 and 174.71 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 521.82 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/521.82 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 521.82 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 91,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,168.48/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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