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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516.26 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516.26 and 124.73 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 516.26 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/516.26 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 516.26 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 64,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,393.11/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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