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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 517.03 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 517.03 and 101.17 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 517.03 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/517.03 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 517.03 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 52,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,307.93/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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