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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.67, 522.96 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.67, 522.96 and 105.17 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.67 : 522.96 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.67/522.96 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.67x = 522.96 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.67x = 54,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,996.69/348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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