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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.06 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.06 and 178.46 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.06 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.06 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.06 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 91,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,203.77/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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