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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 517.47 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 517.47 and 113.86 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 517.47 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/517.47 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 517.47 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 58,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,917.08/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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