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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.97 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.97 and 105.17 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.97 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.97 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.97 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 54,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997.88/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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