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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 520.04 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 520.04 and 179.84 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 520.04 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/520.04 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 520.04 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 93,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,522.18/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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