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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.31 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.31 and 167.62 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.31 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.31 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.31 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 85,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,705.88/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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