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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 517.04 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 517.04 and 113.65 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 517.04 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/517.04 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 517.04 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 58,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,761.60/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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