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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.81 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.81 and 104.34 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.81 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.81 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.81 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 54,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445.66/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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