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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 522.80 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 522.80 and 175.20 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 522.80 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/522.80 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 522.80 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 91,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,594.56/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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