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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.60 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.60 and 113.20 is: 169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.60 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.60 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.60 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 58,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479.12/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.81

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