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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 510.59 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 510.59 and 121.05 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 510.59 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/510.59 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 510.59 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 61,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.22/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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