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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 511.43 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 511.43 and 167.57 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 511.43 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/511.43 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 511.43 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 85,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,700.33/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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