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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 520.14 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 520.14 and 170.97 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 520.14 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/520.14 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 520.14 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 88,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,924.88/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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