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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 518.54 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 518.54 and 114.49 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 518.54 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/518.54 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 518.54 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 59,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367.72/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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