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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 517.04 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 517.04 and 113.57 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 517.04 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/517.04 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 517.04 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 58,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717.65/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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