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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510.02 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510.02 and 175.71 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510.02 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510.02 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510.02 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 89,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,615.61/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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