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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 509.94 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 509.94 and 169.40 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 509.94 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/509.94 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 509.94 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 86,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,383.84/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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