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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 515.64 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 515.64 and 112.69 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 515.64 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/515.64 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 515.64 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 58,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104.89/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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