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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.43 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.43 and 173.05 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.43 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.43 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.43 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 89,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,886.50/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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