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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 469.77 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 469.77 and 185.17 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 469.77 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/469.77 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 469.77 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 86,984.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,984.96/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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