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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 522.58 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 522.58 and 117.29 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 522.58 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/522.58 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 522.58 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 61,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293.41/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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