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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.11 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.11 and 178.50 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.11 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.11 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.11 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 91,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235.05/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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