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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.17 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.17 and 170.72 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.17 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.17 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.17 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 88,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,122.26/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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