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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 520.90 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 520.90 and 116.14 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 520.90 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/520.90 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 520.90 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 60,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,497.33/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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