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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 516.54 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 516.54 and 113.26 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 516.54 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/516.54 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 516.54 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 58,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,500.17/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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