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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 520.08 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 520.08 and 115.60 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 520.08 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/520.08 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 520.08 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 60,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,121.25/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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