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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.53 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.53 and 115.27 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.53 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.53 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.53 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 59,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,887.59/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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