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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.70 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.70 and 116.12 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.70 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.70 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.70 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 60,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463.68/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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