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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 519.72 and 172.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 519.72 and 172.87 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 519.72 = 172.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/519.72 = 172.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 519.72 × 172.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 89,844.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,844.24/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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