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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 511.96 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 511.96 and 168.32 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 511.96 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/511.96 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 511.96 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 86,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173.11/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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