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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 510.96 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 510.96 and 178.36 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 510.96 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/510.96 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 510.96 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 91,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,134.83/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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