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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 510.32 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 510.32 and 124.05 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 510.32 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/510.32 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 510.32 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 63,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,304.58/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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