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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.17 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.17 and 115 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.17 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.17 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.17 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 59,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.55/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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