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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.45 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.45 and 110.08 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.45 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.45 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.45 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 56,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850.82/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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