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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 511.06 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 511.06 and 167.26 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 511.06 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/511.06 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 511.06 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 85,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,479.90/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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