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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.35, 520.81 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.35, 520.81 and 171.43 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.35 : 520.81 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.35/520.81 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.35x = 520.81 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.35x = 89,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,282.46/347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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