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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.42, 514.74 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.42, 514.74 and 169.74 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.42 : 514.74 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.42/514.74 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.42x = 514.74 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.42x = 87,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,371.97/343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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