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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.91 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.91 and 116.18 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.91 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.91 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.91 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 60,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516.14/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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