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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.76 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.76 and 168.64 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.76 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.76 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.76 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 86,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,471.85/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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