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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 514.12 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 514.12 and 114.76 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 514.12 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/514.12 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 514.12 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 59,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,000.41/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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