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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 519.40 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 519.40 and 118.26 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 519.40 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/519.40 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 519.40 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 61,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,424.24/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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