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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516.65 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516.65 and 171.18 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 516.65 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/516.65 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 516.65 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 88,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440.15/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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