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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.66 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.66 and 167.18 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.66 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.66 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.66 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 85,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372.14/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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