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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.12 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.12 and 178.41 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.12 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.12 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.12 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 91,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,191.06/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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