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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 510.27 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 510.27 and 157.52 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 510.27 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/510.27 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 510.27 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 80,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,378.31/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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