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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 515.96 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 515.96 and 112.84 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 515.96 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/515.96 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 515.96 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 58,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.93/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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