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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 516.89 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 516.89 and 113.65 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 516.89 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/516.89 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 516.89 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 58,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,743.54/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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