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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 510.31 and 178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 510.31 and 178.21 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 510.31 = 178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/510.31 = 178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 510.31 × 178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 90,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,942.35/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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