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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.68 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.68 and 157.72 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.68 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.68 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.68 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 80,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,544.45/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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