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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.48 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.48 and 169.36 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.48 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.48 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.48 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 86,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962.97/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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