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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 511.06 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 511.06 and 178.30 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 511.06 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/511.06 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 511.06 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 91,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,122.00/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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