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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 510.61 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 510.61 and 167.09 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 510.61 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/510.61 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 510.61 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 85,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.82/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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