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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.62 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.62 and 113.25 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.62 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.62 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.62 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 58,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,506.65/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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