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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 523.02 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 523.02 and 117.54 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 523.02 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/523.02 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 523.02 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 61,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475.77/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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