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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.00, 512.98 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.00, 512.98 and 168.61 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.00 : 512.98 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.00/512.98 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.00x = 512.98 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.00x = 86,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492.32/342.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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