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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 515.66 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 515.66 and 112.70 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 515.66 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/515.66 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 515.66 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 58,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,114.88/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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