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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.55, 522.17 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.55, 522.17 and 175.01 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.55 : 522.17 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.55/522.17 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.55x = 522.17 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.55x = 91,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,384.97/348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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