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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.41, 522.70 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.41, 522.70 and 117.29 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.41 : 522.70 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.41/522.70 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.41x = 522.70 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.41x = 61,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304.99/348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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