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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 516.21 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 516.21 and 113.05 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 516.21 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/516.21 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 516.21 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 58,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.54/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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