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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.67 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.67 and 112.89 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.67 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.67 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.67 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 58,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778.44/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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