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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 511.49 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 511.49 and 167.68 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 511.49 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/511.49 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 511.49 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 85,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,765.80/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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