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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.62 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.62 and 171.02 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.62 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.62 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.62 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 88,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,352.35/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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