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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 510.26 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 510.26 and 177.64 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 510.26 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/510.26 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 510.26 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 90,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,642.59/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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