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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 509.52 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 509.52 and 177.92 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 509.52 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/509.52 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 509.52 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 90,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653.80/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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