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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.93, 521.51 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.93, 521.51 and 116.60 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.93 : 521.51 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.93/521.51 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.93x = 521.51 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.93x = 60,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,808.07/347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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