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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 520.74 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 520.74 and 184.56 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 520.74 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/520.74 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 520.74 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 96,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,107.77/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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