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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 517.34 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 517.34 and 113.84 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 517.34 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/517.34 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 517.34 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 58,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.99/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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