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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.63 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.63 and 167.66 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.63 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.63 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.63 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 85,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,777.33/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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