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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.27 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.27 and 100.73 is: 151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.27 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.27 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.27 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 52,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,001.30/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.10

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