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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 510.80 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 510.80 and 158.10 is: 237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 510.80 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/510.80 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 510.80 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 80,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,756.69/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.06

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