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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 516.93 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 516.93 and 173.50 is: 260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 516.93 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/516.93 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 516.93 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 89,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,687.36/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.07

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