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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.55, 519.83 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.55, 519.83 and 115.44 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.55 : 519.83 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.55/519.83 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.55x = 519.83 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.55x = 60,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008.60/346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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