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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 516.95 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 516.95 and 113.68 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 516.95 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/516.95 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 516.95 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 58,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,766.88/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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