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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.88, 523.28 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.88, 523.28 and 117.76 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 523.28 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/523.28 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 523.28 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 61,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621.45/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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