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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 517.26 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 517.26 and 113.76 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 517.26 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/517.26 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 517.26 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 58,843.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,843.50/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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