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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 510.99 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 510.99 and 178.39 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 510.99 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/510.99 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 510.99 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 91,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,155.51/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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