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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 519.92 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 519.92 and 175.50 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 519.92 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/519.92 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 519.92 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 91,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,245.96/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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