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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 510.01 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 510.01 and 177.58 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 510.01 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/510.01 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 510.01 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 90,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,567.58/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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