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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.32 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.32 and 174.18 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.32 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.32 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.32 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 90,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803.52/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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