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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.57 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.57 and 175.17 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.57 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.57 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.57 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 91,541.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,541.05/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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