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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.80 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.80 and 173.52 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.80 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.80 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.80 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 89,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,675.14/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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