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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 519.74 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 519.74 and 103.04 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 519.74 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/519.74 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 519.74 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 53,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553.49/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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