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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.82 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.82 and 168.62 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.82 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.82 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.82 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 86,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,471.71/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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