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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 510.48 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 510.48 and 157.70 is: 236.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 510.48 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/510.48 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 510.48 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 80,502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,502.70/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.45

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