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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 519.37 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 519.37 and 172.88 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 519.37 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/519.37 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 519.37 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 89,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.20/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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