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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.74 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.74 and 173.25 is: 260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.74 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.74 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.74 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 89,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,524.34/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.06

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