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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 520.49 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 520.49 and 103.46 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 520.49 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/520.49 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 520.49 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 53,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847.55/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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