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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 521.72 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 521.72 and 116.65 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 521.72 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/521.72 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 521.72 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 60,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855.45/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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