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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 522.86 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 522.86 and 117.51 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 522.86 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/522.86 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 522.86 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 61,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,439.17/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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