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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.23 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.23 and 113.06 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.23 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.23 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.23 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 58,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,364.96/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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