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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.07, 522.17 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.07, 522.17 and 174.75 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.07 : 522.17 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.07/522.17 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.07x = 522.17 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.07x = 91,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,249.21/348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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