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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 520.47 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 520.47 and 173.37 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 520.47 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/520.47 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 520.47 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 90,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,233.02/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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