Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 522 and 177
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348, 522 and 177 is: 265.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348 : 522 = 177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348/522 = 177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348x = 522 × 177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348x = 92,394 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,394/348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265.50
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