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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.77, 521.53 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.77, 521.53 and 116.60 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.77 : 521.53 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.77/521.53 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.77x = 521.53 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.77x = 60,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,807.50/347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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