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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 519.31 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 519.31 and 115.02 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 519.31 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/519.31 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 519.31 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 59,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731.76/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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