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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 516.56 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 516.56 and 170.99 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 516.56 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/516.56 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 516.56 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 88,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,327.02/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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