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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 518.71 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 518.71 and 172.41 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 518.71 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/518.71 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 518.71 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 89,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430.79/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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