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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 509.58 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 509.58 and 157.13 is: 235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 509.58 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/509.58 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 509.58 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 80,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,069.52/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.68

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