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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 511.88 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 511.88 and 168.26 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 511.88 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/511.88 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 511.88 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 86,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,128.93/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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