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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.27, 522.66 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.27, 522.66 and 174.89 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.27 : 522.66 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.27/522.66 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.27x = 522.66 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.27x = 91,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,408.01/348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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