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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.53 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.53 and 117.89 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.53 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.53 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.53 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 61,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716.33/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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