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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 517.07 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 517.07 and 171.44 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 517.07 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/517.07 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 517.07 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 88,646.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,646.48/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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