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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 509.94 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 509.94 and 167.29 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 509.94 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/509.94 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 509.94 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 85,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,306.59/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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