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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.25, 517.89 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.25, 517.89 and 114.15 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.25 : 517.89 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.25/517.89 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.25x = 517.89 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.25x = 59,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,117.14/345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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