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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 510.71 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 510.71 and 167.58 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 510.71 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/510.71 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 510.71 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 85,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,583.94/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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