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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 513.16 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 513.16 and 168.81 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 513.16 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/513.16 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 513.16 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 86,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,627.96/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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