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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.44 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.44 and 167.51 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.44 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.44 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.44 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 85,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,668.76/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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