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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 522.15 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 522.15 and 174.75 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 522.15 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/522.15 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 522.15 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 91,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,245.71/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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