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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 516 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 516 and 173 is: 259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 516 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/516 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 516 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 89,268
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,268/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.50

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