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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.06 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.06 and 167.32 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.06 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.06 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.06 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 85,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510.56/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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