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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.93, 518.97 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.93, 518.97 and 114.84 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.93 : 518.97 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.93/518.97 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.93x = 518.97 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.93x = 59,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598.51/345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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