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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 514.13 and 169.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 514.13 and 169.31 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 514.13 = 169.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/514.13 = 169.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 514.13 × 169.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 87,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043.93/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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