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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 516.63 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 516.63 and 171.13 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 516.63 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/516.63 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 516.63 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 88,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,410.04/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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