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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 511.07 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 511.07 and 167.49 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 511.07 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/511.07 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 511.07 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 85,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,598.28/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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