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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 513.03 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 513.03 and 168.75 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 513.03 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/513.03 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 513.03 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 86,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.81/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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