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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 520.13 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 520.13 and 103.21 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 520.13 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/520.13 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 520.13 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 53,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682.62/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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