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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.57, 519.80 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.57, 519.80 and 115.46 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.57 : 519.80 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.57/519.80 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.57x = 519.80 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.57x = 60,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,018.45/346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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