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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.75, 518.56 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.75, 518.56 and 114.64 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.75 : 518.56 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.75/518.56 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.75x = 518.56 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.75x = 59,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.72/345.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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