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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 517.06 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 517.06 and 113.56 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 517.06 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/517.06 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 517.06 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 58,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717.33/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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