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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 516.52 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 516.52 and 113.21 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 516.52 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/516.52 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 516.52 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 58,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,476.66/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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