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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 514.40 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 514.40 and 169.67 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 514.40 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/514.40 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 514.40 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 87,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.25/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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