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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.26 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.26 and 106.58 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.26 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.26 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.26 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 54,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,490.09/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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