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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.61, 522.80 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.61, 522.80 and 117.44 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.61 : 522.80 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.61/522.80 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.61x = 522.80 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.61x = 61,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.63/348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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