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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.28, 521.94 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.28, 521.94 and 177.08 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.28 : 521.94 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.28/521.94 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.28x = 521.94 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.28x = 92,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425.14/348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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