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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.81 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.81 and 117.50 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.81 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.81 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.81 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 61,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.56/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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