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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 518.96 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 518.96 and 102.53 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 518.96 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/518.96 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 518.96 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 53,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210.52/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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