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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 519.71 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 519.71 and 154.17 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 519.71 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/519.71 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 519.71 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 80,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,122.92/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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