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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.91 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.91 and 113.41 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.91 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.91 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.91 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 58,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622.76/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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