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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 522.93 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 522.93 and 177.50 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 522.93 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/522.93 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 522.93 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 92,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,820.08/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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