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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 510.86 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 510.86 and 124.10 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 510.86 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/510.86 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 510.86 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 63,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397.73/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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