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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 522.17 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 522.17 and 116.92 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 522.17 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/522.17 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 522.17 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 61,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052.12/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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