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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.79, 518.64 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.79, 518.64 and 114.67 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.79 : 518.64 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.79/518.64 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.79x = 518.64 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.79x = 59,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472.45/345.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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