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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 516.92 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 516.92 and 113.56 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 516.92 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/516.92 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 516.92 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 58,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.58/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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