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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.46 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.46 and 168.26 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.46 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.46 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.46 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 86,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223.96/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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