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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.80, 523.28 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.80, 523.28 and 117.70 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.80 : 523.28 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.80/523.28 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.80x = 523.28 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.80x = 61,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590.06/348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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