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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 513.57 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 513.57 and 167.04 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 513.57 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/513.57 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 513.57 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 85,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.76/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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