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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516.29 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516.29 and 113.07 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516.29 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516.29 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516.29 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 58,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,376.91/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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