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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 516.74 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 516.74 and 113.38 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 516.74 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/516.74 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 516.74 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 58,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587.98/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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