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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 512.26 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 512.26 and 168.14 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 512.26 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/512.26 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 512.26 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 86,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,131.40/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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