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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.41 and 165.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.41 and 165.31 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.41 = 165.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.41 = 165.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.41 × 165.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 84,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,540.53/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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