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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 518.85 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 518.85 and 172.82 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 518.85 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/518.85 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 518.85 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 89,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,665.06/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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