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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.72 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.72 and 157.90 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.72 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.72 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.72 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 80,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,642.69/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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