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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.64 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.64 and 113.29 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.64 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.64 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.64 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 58,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,527.56/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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