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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.89, 514.09 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.89, 514.09 and 169.35 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.89 : 514.09 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.89/514.09 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.89x = 514.09 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.89x = 87,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,061.14/342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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