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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 516.71 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 516.71 and 113.44 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 516.71 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/516.71 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 516.71 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 58,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614.57/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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