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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.86 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.86 and 178.16 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.86 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.86 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.86 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 91,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,012.71/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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