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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 521.49 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 521.49 and 104.19 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 521.49 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/521.49 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 521.49 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 54,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334.04/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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