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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.96, 520.37 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.96, 520.37 and 103.52 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.96 : 520.37 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.96/520.37 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.96x = 520.37 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.96x = 53,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,869.49/346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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