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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.46 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.46 and 187.17 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.46 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.46 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.46 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 88,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,988.54/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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