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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 520.76 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 520.76 and 116.10 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 520.76 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/520.76 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 520.76 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 60,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,460.53/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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