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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 511.35 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 511.35 and 167.50 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 511.35 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/511.35 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 511.35 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 85,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,651.13/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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