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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 519.63 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 519.63 and 115.34 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 519.63 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/519.63 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 519.63 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 59,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,931.53/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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