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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 523.10 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 523.10 and 117.60 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 523.10 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/523.10 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 523.10 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 61,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,516.56/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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