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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.39 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.39 and 115.16 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.39 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.39 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.39 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 59,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812.95/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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