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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 516.84 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 516.84 and 101.02 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 516.84 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/516.84 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 516.84 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 52,211.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,211.18/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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