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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.68 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.68 and 174 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.68 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.68 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.68 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 90,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,076.32/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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