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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.68 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.68 and 113.32 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.68 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.68 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.68 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 58,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,550.18/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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