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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 521.99 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 521.99 and 116.92 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 521.99 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/521.99 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 521.99 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 61,032.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032.23/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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