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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.89, 523.23 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.89, 523.23 and 117.72 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.89 : 523.23 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.89/523.23 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.89x = 523.23 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.89x = 61,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.64/348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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