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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 516.84 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 516.84 and 113.40 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 516.84 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/516.84 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 516.84 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 58,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609.66/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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