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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 522.21 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 522.21 and 104.69 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 522.21 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/522.21 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 522.21 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 54,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671.86/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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