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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.17 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.17 and 113.03 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.17 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.17 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.17 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 58,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342.70/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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