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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 510.51 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 510.51 and 178.22 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 510.51 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/510.51 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 510.51 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 90,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,983.09/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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