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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 516.49 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 516.49 and 171.03 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 516.49 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/516.49 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 516.49 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 88,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332.70/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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