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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 510.80 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 510.80 and 121.16 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 510.80 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/510.80 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 510.80 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 61,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889.20/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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