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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 520.24 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 520.24 and 115.76 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 520.24 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/520.24 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 520.24 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 60,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222.40/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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