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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.59 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.59 and 113.21 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.59 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.59 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.59 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 58,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,484.16/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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