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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.94, 524.83 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.94, 524.83 and 174.07 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.94 : 524.83 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.94/524.83 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.94x = 524.83 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.94x = 91,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,354.75/349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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