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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 519.07 and 114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 519.07 and 114.98 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 519.07 = 114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/519.07 = 114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 519.07 × 114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 59,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682.67/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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