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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 512.50 and 168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 512.50 and 168.41 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 512.50 = 168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/512.50 = 168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 512.50 × 168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 86,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,307.56/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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