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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.65, 519.87 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.65, 519.87 and 173.52 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.65 : 519.87 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.65/519.87 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.65x = 519.87 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.65x = 90,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206.05/346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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