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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 519.73 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 519.73 and 115.32 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 519.73 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/519.73 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 519.73 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 59,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,934.98/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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