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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 516.32 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 516.32 and 170.97 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 516.32 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/516.32 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 516.32 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 88,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.38/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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