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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.46 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.46 and 113.27 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.46 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.46 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.46 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 58,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.28/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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