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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 520.79 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 520.79 and 103.68 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 520.79 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/520.79 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 520.79 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 53,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995.51/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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