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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 513.63 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 513.63 and 169.32 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 513.63 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/513.63 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 513.63 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 86,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967.83/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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