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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 517.66 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 517.66 and 98.35 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 517.66 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/517.66 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 517.66 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 50,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,910.32/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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