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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 521.88 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 521.88 and 116.84 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 521.88 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/521.88 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 521.88 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 60,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973.85/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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