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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 523.46 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 523.46 and 118.12 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 523.46 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/523.46 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 523.46 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 61,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,827.89/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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