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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 521.27 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 521.27 and 116.48 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 521.27 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/521.27 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 521.27 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 60,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714.34/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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