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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 522.65 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 522.65 and 175.23 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 522.65 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/522.65 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 522.65 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 91,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,583.08/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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