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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.48 and 167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.48 and 167.80 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.48 = 167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.48 = 167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.48 × 167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 85,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,826.34/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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