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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.17 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.17 and 100.60 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.17 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.17 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.17 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 51,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,926.70/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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