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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 509.73 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 509.73 and 177.49 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 509.73 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/509.73 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 509.73 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 90,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,471.95/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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