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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.72 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.72 and 113.34 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.72 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.72 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.72 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 58,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565.04/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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