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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.77, 517.07 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.77, 517.07 and 110.47 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.77 : 517.07 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.77/517.07 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.77x = 517.07 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.77x = 57,119.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,119.71/344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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