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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 512.25 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 512.25 and 168.11 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 512.25 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/512.25 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 512.25 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 86,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,111.79/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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