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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 513.73 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 513.73 and 167.02 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 513.73 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/513.73 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 513.73 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 85,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,803.18/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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