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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 523.94 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 523.94 and 176.17 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 523.94 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/523.94 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 523.94 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 92,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,302.51/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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