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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 510.46 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 510.46 and 157.56 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 510.46 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/510.46 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 510.46 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 80,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,429.53/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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