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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 516.93 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 516.93 and 101.16 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 516.93 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/516.93 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 516.93 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 52,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292.64/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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