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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 521.54 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 521.54 and 104.17 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 521.54 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/521.54 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 521.54 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 54,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,328.82/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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