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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 519.74 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 519.74 and 115.48 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 519.74 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/519.74 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 519.74 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 60,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,019.58/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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