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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 513.35 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 513.35 and 168.85 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 513.35 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/513.35 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 513.35 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 86,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,675.74/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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