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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 509.82 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 509.82 and 178.12 is: 266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 509.82 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/509.82 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 509.82 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 90,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,809.14/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.99

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