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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.98 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.98 and 157.92 is: 236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.98 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.98 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.98 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 80,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,691.26/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.95

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