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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 516.82 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 516.82 and 113.46 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 516.82 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/516.82 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 516.82 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 58,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,638.40/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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