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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.67, 521.13 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.67, 521.13 and 116.34 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.67 : 521.13 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.67/521.13 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.67x = 521.13 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.67x = 60,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,628.26/347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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