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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.16 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.16 and 112.96 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.16 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.16 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.16 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 58,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305.43/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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