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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 516.71 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 516.71 and 100.98 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 516.71 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/516.71 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 516.71 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 52,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178.22/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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