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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 522.34 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 522.34 and 177.24 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 522.34 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/522.34 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 522.34 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 92,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,579.54/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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