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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 521 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 521 and 184.98 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 521 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/521 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 521 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 96,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,374.58/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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