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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.21, 511.64 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.21, 511.64 and 167.61 is: 251.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.21 : 511.64 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.21/511.64 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.21x = 511.64 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.21x = 85,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755.14/341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.33

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