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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 510.73 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 510.73 and 175.84 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 510.73 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/510.73 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 510.73 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 89,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,805.05/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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