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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.55, 521.37 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.55, 521.37 and 116.41 is: 174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.55 : 521.37 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.55/521.37 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.55x = 521.37 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.55x = 60,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.68/347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.63

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