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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 519.63 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 519.63 and 102.96 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 519.63 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/519.63 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 519.63 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 53,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,501.10/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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