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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.83 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.83 and 171.23 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.83 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.83 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.83 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 88,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493.36/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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