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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.06 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.06 and 172.51 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.06 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.06 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.06 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 89,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,541.10/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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