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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 515.44 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 515.44 and 170.26 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 515.44 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/515.44 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 515.44 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 87,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,757.96/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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