Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 517.68 and 174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345.36, 517.68 and 174 is: 260.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345.36 : 517.68 = 174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345.36/517.68 = 174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345.36x = 517.68 × 174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345.36x = 90,076.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,076.32/345.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260.82
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