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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 514.83 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 514.83 and 169.71 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 514.83 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/514.83 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 514.83 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 87,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370.51/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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