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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 520.11 and 173.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 520.11 and 173.30 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 520.11 = 173.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/520.11 = 173.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 520.11 × 173.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 90,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,135.06/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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