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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.39 and 168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.39 and 168.31 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.39 = 168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.39 = 168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.39 × 168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 86,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.42/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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