Solve the Equation $168 ( 1.31 ) ^ { x / 2 } = 336$

question 181

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $168 ( 1.31 ) ^ { x / 2 } = 336$

• A) \(\{ 6.444 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 3.824 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 5.134 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 0.779 \}\)

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