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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.96 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.96 and 157.96 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.96 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.96 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.96 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 80,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712.47/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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