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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 510.59 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 510.59 and 176.08 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 510.59 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/510.59 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 510.59 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 89,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,904.69/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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