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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.19, 517.68 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.19, 517.68 and 114.01 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.19 : 517.68 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.19/517.68 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.19x = 517.68 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.19x = 59,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.70/345.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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