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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.90, 520.16 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.90, 520.16 and 103.39 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.90 : 520.16 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.90/520.16 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.90x = 520.16 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.90x = 53,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779.34/346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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