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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.94, 519 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.94, 519 and 172.72 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.94 : 519 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.94/519 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.94x = 519 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.94x = 89,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,641.68/345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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