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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 511.31 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 511.31 and 178.67 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 511.31 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/511.31 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 511.31 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 91,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,354.86/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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