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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 522.25 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 522.25 and 174.53 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 522.25 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/522.25 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 522.25 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 91,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147.42/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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