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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.31, 520.74 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.31, 520.74 and 112.95 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.31 : 520.74 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.31/520.74 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.31x = 520.74 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.31x = 58,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,817.58/347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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