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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 517.14 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 517.14 and 113.65 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 517.14 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/517.14 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 517.14 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 58,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.67/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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