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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 513.94 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 513.94 and 169.29 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 513.94 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/513.94 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 513.94 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 87,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,004.90/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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