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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.46 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.46 and 178.63 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.46 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.46 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.46 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 91,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,362.10/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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