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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 516.97 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 516.97 and 113.51 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 516.97 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/516.97 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 516.97 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 58,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,681.26/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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