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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.64, 522.78 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.64, 522.78 and 117.45 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.64 : 522.78 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.64/522.78 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.64x = 522.78 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.64x = 61,400.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400.51/348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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