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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 513.70 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 513.70 and 169.10 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 513.70 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/513.70 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 513.70 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 86,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866.67/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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