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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 516.10 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 516.10 and 113.02 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 516.10 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/516.10 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 516.10 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 58,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.35/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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