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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.35 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.35 and 117.81 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.35 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.35 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.35 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 61,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,655.86/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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