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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 520.10 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 520.10 and 118.76 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 520.10 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/520.10 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 520.10 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 61,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,767.08/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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