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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.54 and 169.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.54 and 169.24 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.54 = 169.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.54 = 169.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.54 × 169.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 86,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,911.51/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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