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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 517.18 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 517.18 and 171.45 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 517.18 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/517.18 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 517.18 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 88,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,670.51/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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