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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 520.04 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 520.04 and 173.25 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 520.04 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/520.04 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 520.04 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 90,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099.31/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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