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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.14 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.14 and 168.75 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.14 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.14 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.14 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 86,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,590.24/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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