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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 521.86 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 521.86 and 116.83 is: 175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 521.86 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/521.86 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 521.86 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 60,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,968.61/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.24

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