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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.43, 522.68 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.43, 522.68 and 117.34 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.43 : 522.68 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.43/522.68 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.43x = 522.68 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.43x = 61,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,331.56/348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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