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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 513.21 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 513.21 and 168.96 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 513.21 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/513.21 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 513.21 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 86,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,711.96/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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