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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 510.79 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 510.79 and 167.32 is: 250.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 510.79 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/510.79 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 510.79 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 85,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465.38/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.88

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