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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.34 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.34 and 176.20 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.34 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.34 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.34 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 90,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,095.95/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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