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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 509.92 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 509.92 and 178.14 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 509.92 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/509.92 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 509.92 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,837.15/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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