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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 517.14 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 517.14 and 171.36 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 517.14 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/517.14 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 517.14 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 88,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,617.11/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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