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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.73 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.73 and 113.27 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.73 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.73 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.73 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 58,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,530.01/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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