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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 516.19 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 516.19 and 112.94 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 516.19 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/516.19 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 516.19 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 58,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298.50/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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