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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.79 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.79 and 116.76 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.79 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.79 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.79 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 60,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923.62/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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