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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 521.82 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 521.82 and 176.78 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 521.82 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/521.82 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 521.82 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 92,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,247.34/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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