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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.32 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.32 and 172.74 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.32 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.32 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.32 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 89,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,707.34/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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