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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 515.67 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 515.67 and 112.85 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 515.67 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/515.67 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 515.67 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 58,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191.79/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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