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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 517.45 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 517.45 and 171.61 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 517.45 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/517.45 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 517.45 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 88,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799.59/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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