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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.72 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.72 and 175.10 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.72 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.72 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.72 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 91,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,525.66/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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