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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.72, 515.35 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.72, 515.35 and 170.44 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.72 : 515.35 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.72/515.35 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.72x = 515.35 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.72x = 87,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,836.25/343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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