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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 516.92 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 516.92 and 101.17 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 516.92 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/516.92 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 516.92 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 52,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,295.76/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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