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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 519.33 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 519.33 and 172.86 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 519.33 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/519.33 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 519.33 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 89,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771.38/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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