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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 515.44 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 515.44 and 112.44 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 515.44 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/515.44 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 515.44 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 57,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,953.50/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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