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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.31, 513.43 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.31, 513.43 and 168.99 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.31 : 513.43 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.31/513.43 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.31x = 513.43 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.31x = 86,763.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,763.69/342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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