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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 521.42 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 521.42 and 116.46 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 521.42 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/521.42 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 521.42 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 60,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724.57/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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