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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.42, 522.51 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.42, 522.51 and 117.25 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.42 : 522.51 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.42/522.51 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.42x = 522.51 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.42x = 61,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264.30/348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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