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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 510.46 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 510.46 and 120.93 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 510.46 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/510.46 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 510.46 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 61,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727.38/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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