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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 517.55 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 517.55 and 113.94 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 517.55 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/517.55 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 517.55 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 58,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969.08/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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