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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 510.91 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 510.91 and 178.20 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 510.91 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/510.91 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 510.91 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 91,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,043.72/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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