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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516.15 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516.15 and 112.97 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 516.15 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/516.15 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 516.15 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 58,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306.88/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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