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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 519.62 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 519.62 and 115.34 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 519.62 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/519.62 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 519.62 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 59,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,930.88/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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