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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519.84 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519.84 and 115.50 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519.84 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519.84 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519.84 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 60,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.52/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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