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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 523.20 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 523.20 and 117.60 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 523.20 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/523.20 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 523.20 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 61,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528.32/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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