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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 510.93 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 510.93 and 178.40 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 510.93 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/510.93 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 510.93 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 91,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,151.19/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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