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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 521.57 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 521.57 and 116.53 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 521.57 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/521.57 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 521.57 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 60,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778.55/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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