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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 519.61 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 519.61 and 115.18 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 519.61 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/519.61 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 519.61 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 59,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848.68/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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