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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.51 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.51 and 113.14 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.51 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.51 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.51 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 58,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,437.94/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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