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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 514.65 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 514.65 and 169.76 is: 254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 514.65 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/514.65 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 514.65 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 87,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,365.05/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.60

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