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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 510.22 and 166.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 510.22 and 166.57 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 510.22 = 166.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/510.22 = 166.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 510.22 × 166.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 84,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,985.33/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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