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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.19 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.19 and 167.57 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.19 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.19 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.19 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 85,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659.27/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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