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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 509.82 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 509.82 and 169 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 509.82 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/509.82 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 509.82 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 86,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,159.58/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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