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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.17 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.17 and 158.25 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.17 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.17 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.17 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 80,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892.65/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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