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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 516.96 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 516.96 and 101.16 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 516.96 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/516.96 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 516.96 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 52,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.05/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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