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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 522.17 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 522.17 and 113.89 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 522.17 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/522.17 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 522.17 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 59,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469.94/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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