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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.98 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.98 and 169.37 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.98 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.98 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.98 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 87,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050.65/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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