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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 523.10 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 523.10 and 117.55 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 523.10 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/523.10 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 523.10 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 61,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,490.41/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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