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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 511.16 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 511.16 and 176.19 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 511.16 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/511.16 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 511.16 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 90,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060.40/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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