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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 512.04 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 512.04 and 168.24 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 512.04 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/512.04 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 512.04 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 86,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,145.61/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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