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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.37, 517.99 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.37, 517.99 and 114.21 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.37 : 517.99 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.37/517.99 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.37x = 517.99 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.37x = 59,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,158.38/345.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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