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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 516.17 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 516.17 and 168.38 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 516.17 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/516.17 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 516.17 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 86,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910.54/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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