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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 510.52 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 510.52 and 157.69 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 510.52 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/510.52 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 510.52 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 80,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503.90/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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