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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 512.93 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 512.93 and 168.57 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 512.93 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/512.93 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 512.93 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 86,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,464.61/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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