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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 516.72 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 516.72 and 171.53 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 516.72 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/516.72 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 516.72 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 88,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,632.98/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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