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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.84, 515.41 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.84, 515.41 and 170.25 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.84 : 515.41 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.84/515.41 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.84x = 515.41 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.84x = 87,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,746.19/343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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