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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 516.95 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 516.95 and 101.12 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 516.95 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/516.95 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 516.95 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 52,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.89/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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