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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.08 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.08 and 118 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.08 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.08 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.08 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 61,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.44/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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