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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.92, 523.18 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.92, 523.18 and 117.68 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.92 : 523.18 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.92/523.18 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.92x = 523.18 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.92x = 61,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.82/348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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