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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 509.42 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 509.42 and 177.29 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 509.42 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/509.42 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 509.42 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 90,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,311.64/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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