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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.29 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.29 and 178.56 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.29 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.29 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.29 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 91,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,295.94/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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