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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 519.19 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 519.19 and 172.76 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 519.19 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/519.19 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 519.19 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 89,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,696.13/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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