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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 522.11 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 522.11 and 174.72 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 522.11 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/522.11 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 522.11 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 91,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,219.58/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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