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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.02 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.02 and 172.71 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.02 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.02 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.02 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 89,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639.94/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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