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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.40 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.40 and 168.44 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.40 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.40 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.40 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 86,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,308.66/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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