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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 516.72 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 516.72 and 171.10 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 516.72 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/516.72 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 516.72 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 88,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,408.21/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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