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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 521.41 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 521.41 and 116.56 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 521.41 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/521.41 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 521.41 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 60,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,775.55/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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