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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 521.98 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 521.98 and 174.68 is: 261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 521.98 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/521.98 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 521.98 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 91,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,179.47/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.95

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