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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 514.19 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 514.19 and 169.40 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 514.19 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/514.19 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 514.19 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 87,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,102.94/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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