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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523 and 117.64 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 61,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,525.72/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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