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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 516.30 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 516.30 and 113.11 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 516.30 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/516.30 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 516.30 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 58,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398.02/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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