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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 509.94 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 509.94 and 177.66 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 509.94 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/509.94 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 509.94 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 90,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595.94/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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