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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 511.62 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 511.62 and 167.85 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 511.62 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/511.62 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 511.62 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 85,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875.42/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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