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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 512.11 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 512.11 and 168.09 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 512.11 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/512.11 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 512.11 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 86,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080.57/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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