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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 512.51 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 512.51 and 156.77 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 512.51 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/512.51 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 512.51 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 80,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,342.85/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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