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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 511.24 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 511.24 and 176.12 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 511.24 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/511.24 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 511.24 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 90,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,039.59/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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