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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 517.31 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 517.31 and 113.87 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 517.31 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/517.31 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 517.31 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 58,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,906.09/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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