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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.09, 520.56 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.09, 520.56 and 103.68 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.09 : 520.56 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.09/520.56 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.09x = 520.56 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.09x = 53,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,971.66/347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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