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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 514.09 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 514.09 and 169.36 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 514.09 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/514.09 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 514.09 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 87,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,065.44/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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