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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 510.46 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 510.46 and 167.01 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 510.46 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/510.46 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 510.46 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 85,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,251.92/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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