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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.81, 517.29 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.81, 517.29 and 113.72 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.81 : 517.29 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.81/517.29 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.81x = 517.29 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.81x = 58,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,823.21/344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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