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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.07 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.07 and 103.17 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.07 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.07 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.07 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 53,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,655.11/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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