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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.17, 518.23 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.17, 518.23 and 178.51 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.17 : 518.23 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.17/518.23 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.17x = 518.23 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.17x = 92,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,508.34/345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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