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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 522.98 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 522.98 and 105.18 is: 157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 522.98 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/522.98 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 522.98 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 55,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006.77/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.77

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