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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 511.12 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 511.12 and 167.12 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 511.12 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/511.12 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 511.12 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 85,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.37/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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