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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.21 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.21 and 123.69 is: 185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.21 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.21 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.21 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 63,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,107.87/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.57

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