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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.31 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.31 and 113.67 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.31 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.31 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.31 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 58,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.06/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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