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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 516.97 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 516.97 and 113.50 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 516.97 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/516.97 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 516.97 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 58,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,676.88/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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