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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 519.78 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 519.78 and 173.06 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 519.78 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/519.78 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 519.78 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 89,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,953.13/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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