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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.76 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.76 and 168.52 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.76 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.76 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.76 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 86,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,410.32/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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