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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 514.67 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 514.67 and 169.80 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 514.67 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/514.67 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 514.67 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 87,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.19/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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