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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 519.21 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 519.21 and 115.05 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 519.21 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/519.21 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 519.21 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 59,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.11/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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