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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 523.02 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 523.02 and 117.48 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 523.02 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/523.02 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 523.02 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 61,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444.39/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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