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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 511.20 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 511.20 and 167.36 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 511.20 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/511.20 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 511.20 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 85,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,554.43/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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