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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.30 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.30 and 173.10 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.30 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.30 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.30 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 89,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,371.53/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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