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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 521.37 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 521.37 and 104.13 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 521.37 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/521.37 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 521.37 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 54,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.26/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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