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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.75 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.75 and 113.41 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.75 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.75 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.75 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 58,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604.62/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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