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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 521.48 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 521.48 and 104.18 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 521.48 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/521.48 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 521.48 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 54,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,325.79/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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