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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 512.01 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 512.01 and 168.13 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 512.01 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/512.01 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 512.01 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 86,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,081.68/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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