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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.71 and 167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.71 and 167.95 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.71 = 167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.71 = 167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.71 × 167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 85,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,941.69/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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