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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 523.07 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 523.07 and 117.53 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 523.07 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/523.07 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 523.07 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 61,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476.42/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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