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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 522.97 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 522.97 and 177.66 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 522.97 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/522.97 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 522.97 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 92,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,910.85/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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