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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 521.06 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 521.06 and 116.25 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 521.06 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/521.06 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 521.06 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 60,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,572.64/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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