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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.86, 518.67 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.86, 518.67 and 114.69 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.86 : 518.67 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.86/518.67 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.86x = 518.67 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.86x = 59,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.26/345.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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