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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.43 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.43 and 113.82 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.43 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.43 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.43 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 58,893.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.31/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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