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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 519.66 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 519.66 and 118.44 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 519.66 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/519.66 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 519.66 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 61,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.53/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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