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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 510.94 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 510.94 and 167.42 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 510.94 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/510.94 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 510.94 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 85,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541.57/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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