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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 523.05 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 523.05 and 117.76 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 523.05 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/523.05 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 523.05 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 61,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593.12/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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