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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.50 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.50 and 115.92 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.50 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.50 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.50 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 60,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335.78/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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