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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 519.63 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 519.63 and 115.26 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 519.63 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/519.63 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 519.63 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 59,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,892.55/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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