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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 519.96 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 519.96 and 173.46 is: 260.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 519.96 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/519.96 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 519.96 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 90,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,192.26/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.00

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