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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.93 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.93 and 158.04 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.93 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.93 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.93 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 80,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,747.38/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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