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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 519.74 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 519.74 and 115.28 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 519.74 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/519.74 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 519.74 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 59,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,912.45/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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