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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 516.98 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 516.98 and 113.56 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 516.98 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/516.98 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 516.98 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 58,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710.88/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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