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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.60 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.60 and 117 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.60 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.60 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.60 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 60,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.20/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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