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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 521.17 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 521.17 and 103.97 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 521.17 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/521.17 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 521.17 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 54,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185.53/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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