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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.75, 521.50 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.75, 521.50 and 116.57 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.75 : 521.50 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.75/521.50 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.75x = 521.50 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.75x = 60,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791.26/347.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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