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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 511.23 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 511.23 and 167.87 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 511.23 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/511.23 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 511.23 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 85,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,817.62/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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