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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.63 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.63 and 117.34 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.63 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.63 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.63 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 61,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,325.40/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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