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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 510.84 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 510.84 and 158.10 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 510.84 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/510.84 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 510.84 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 80,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,763.80/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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