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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 514.13 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 514.13 and 169.75 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 514.13 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/514.13 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 514.13 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 87,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.57/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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