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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 519.75 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 519.75 and 172.62 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 519.75 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/519.75 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 519.75 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 89,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,719.25/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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