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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 521.82 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 521.82 and 116.79 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 521.82 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/521.82 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 521.82 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 60,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943.36/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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