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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 516.93 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 516.93 and 113.59 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 516.93 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/516.93 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 516.93 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 58,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,718.08/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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