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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 514.11 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 514.11 and 169.29 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 514.11 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/514.11 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 514.11 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 87,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,035.77/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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