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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 523.26 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 523.26 and 117.74 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 523.26 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/523.26 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 523.26 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 61,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608.63/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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