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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 516.51 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 516.51 and 124.99 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 516.51 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/516.51 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 516.51 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 64,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,557.29/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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