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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.68 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.68 and 157.96 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.68 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.68 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.68 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 80,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.13/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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