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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.67 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.67 and 113.44 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.67 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.67 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.67 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 58,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611.04/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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