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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.48 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.48 and 168.06 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.48 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.48 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.48 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 86,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,126.55/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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