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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.14 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.14 and 178.36 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.14 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.14 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.14 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 91,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166.93/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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