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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.21, 520.83 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.21, 520.83 and 116.36 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.21 : 520.83 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.21/520.83 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.21x = 520.83 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.21x = 60,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,605.87/347.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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