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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.86 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.86 and 168.52 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.86 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.86 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.86 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 86,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,427.17/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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