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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 516.08 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 516.08 and 170.94 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 516.08 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/516.08 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 516.08 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 88,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,218.72/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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