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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.72 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.72 and 171.13 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.72 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.72 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.72 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 88,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,425.44/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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