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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 518.58 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 518.58 and 114.65 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 518.58 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/518.58 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 518.58 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 59,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455.20/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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