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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 519.16 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 519.16 and 102.72 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 519.16 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/519.16 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 519.16 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 53,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,328.12/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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