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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 521.02 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 521.02 and 171.61 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 521.02 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/521.02 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 521.02 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 89,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,412.24/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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