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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.81, 518.82 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.81, 518.82 and 114.70 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.81 : 518.82 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.81/518.82 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.81x = 518.82 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.81x = 59,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,508.65/345.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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