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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 516.52 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 516.52 and 113.23 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 516.52 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/516.52 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 516.52 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 58,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485.56/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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