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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.31 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.31 and 157.74 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.31 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.31 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.31 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 80,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,496.30/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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