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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 510.12 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 510.12 and 157.65 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 510.12 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/510.12 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 510.12 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 80,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,420.42/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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