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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 510.91 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 510.91 and 97.17 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 510.91 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/510.91 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 510.91 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 49,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,647.28/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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