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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.74, 523.12 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.74, 523.12 and 117.66 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.74 : 523.12 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.74/523.12 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.74x = 523.12 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.74x = 61,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550.30/348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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