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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 516.49 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 516.49 and 170.96 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 516.49 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/516.49 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 516.49 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 88,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,297.84/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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