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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 515.98 and 170.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 515.98 and 170.81 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 515.98 = 170.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/515.98 = 170.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 515.98 × 170.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 88,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,134.54/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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