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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 521.43 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 521.43 and 116.53 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 521.43 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/521.43 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 521.43 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 60,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,760.58/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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