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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 510.99 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 510.99 and 167.58 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 510.99 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/510.99 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 510.99 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 85,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,631.70/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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