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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 515.04 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 515.04 and 170.24 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 515.04 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/515.04 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 515.04 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 87,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,680.41/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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