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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.77, 517.96 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.77, 517.96 and 171.91 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.77 : 517.96 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.77/517.96 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.77x = 517.96 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.77x = 89,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042.29/345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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