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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.98, 523.43 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.98, 523.43 and 105.51 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.98 : 523.43 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.98/523.43 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.98x = 523.43 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.98x = 55,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,227.10/348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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