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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.12, 520.72 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.12, 520.72 and 115.96 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.12 : 520.72 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.12/520.72 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.12x = 520.72 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.12x = 60,382.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,382.69/347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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