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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.97, 514.50 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.97, 514.50 and 169.96 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.97 : 514.50 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.97/514.50 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.97x = 514.50 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.97x = 87,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444.42/342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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