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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 522.56 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 522.56 and 177.50 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 522.56 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/522.56 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 522.56 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 92,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,754.40/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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