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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 520.16 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 520.16 and 115.70 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 520.16 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/520.16 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 520.16 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 60,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184.10/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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