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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 512.18 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 512.18 and 168 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 512.18 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/512.18 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 512.18 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 86,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,046.66/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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