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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.39, 520.88 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.39, 520.88 and 116.15 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.39 : 520.88 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.39/520.88 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.39x = 520.88 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.39x = 60,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,499.63/347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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