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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 512.34 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 512.34 and 168.30 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 512.34 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/512.34 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 512.34 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 86,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.82/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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