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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 515.71 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 515.71 and 170.69 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 515.71 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/515.71 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 515.71 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 88,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026.11/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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