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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 516.33 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 516.33 and 113.12 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 516.33 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/516.33 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 516.33 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 58,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404.67/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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