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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 519.10 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 519.10 and 118.06 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 519.10 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/519.10 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 519.10 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 61,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,285.65/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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