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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 514.10 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 514.10 and 169.57 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 514.10 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/514.10 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 514.10 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 87,175.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,175.94/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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