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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.65, 522.90 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.65, 522.90 and 105.12 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.65 : 522.90 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.65/522.90 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.65x = 522.90 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.65x = 54,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967.25/348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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