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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 518.49 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 518.49 and 114.56 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 518.49 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/518.49 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 518.49 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 59,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395.62/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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