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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 517.88 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 517.88 and 174.16 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 517.88 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/517.88 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 517.88 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 90,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,193.98/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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