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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.51, 522.50 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.51, 522.50 and 117.28 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.51 : 522.50 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.51/522.50 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.51x = 522.50 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.51x = 61,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276.19/348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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