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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.09, 522.09 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.09, 522.09 and 174.72 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.09 : 522.09 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.09/522.09 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.09x = 522.09 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.09x = 91,219.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,219.56/348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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