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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 523.38 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 523.38 and 105.45 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 523.38 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/523.38 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 523.38 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 55,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190.42/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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