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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 518.94 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 518.94 and 172.56 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 518.94 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/518.94 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 518.94 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 89,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,548.29/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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