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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.27 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.27 and 113.08 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.27 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.27 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.27 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 58,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,379.81/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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