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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.53, 522.87 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.53, 522.87 and 175.20 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.53 : 522.87 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.53/522.87 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.53x = 522.87 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.53x = 91,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,605.95/348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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