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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 510.84 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 510.84 and 169.44 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 510.84 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/510.84 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 510.84 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 86,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,556.73/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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