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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 511.15 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 511.15 and 178.76 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 511.15 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/511.15 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 511.15 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 91,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,372.28/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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