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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 511.02 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 511.02 and 176.02 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 511.02 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/511.02 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 511.02 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 89,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,951.58/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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