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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 516.75 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 516.75 and 113.45 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 516.75 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/516.75 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 516.75 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 58,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,622.70/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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