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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.21 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.21 and 167.51 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.21 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.21 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.21 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 85,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,632.79/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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