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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.72 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.72 and 103.02 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.72 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.72 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.72 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 53,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,541.55/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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