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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 516.13 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 516.13 and 171.09 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 516.13 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/516.13 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 516.13 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 88,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,304.68/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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