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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.41 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.41 and 178.54 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.41 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.41 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.41 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 91,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306.53/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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