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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 519.61 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 519.61 and 115.29 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 519.61 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/519.61 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 519.61 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 59,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.84/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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