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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 517.69 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 517.69 and 117.13 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 517.69 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/517.69 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 517.69 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 60,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,637.03/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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