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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 522.36 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 522.36 and 174.84 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 522.36 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/522.36 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 522.36 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 91,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,329.42/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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