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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 521.85 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 521.85 and 104.43 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 521.85 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/521.85 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 521.85 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 54,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,495.75/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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