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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.19 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.19 and 113.02 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.19 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.19 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.19 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 58,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337.50/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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