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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 516.16 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 516.16 and 100.63 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 516.16 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/516.16 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 516.16 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 51,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,939.64/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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