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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 510.96 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 510.96 and 167.28 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 510.96 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/510.96 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 510.96 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 85,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,473.39/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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