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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.49, 519.02 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.49, 519.02 and 172.64 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.49 : 519.02 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.49/519.02 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.49x = 519.02 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.49x = 89,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,601.45/346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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