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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 517.23 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 517.23 and 173.75 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 517.23 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/517.23 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 517.23 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 89,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,868.71/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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